If You Believe You Have Experienced Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct

Women and Infants Hospital
101 Dudley St, Providence RI  02905
General: 401.274.1100
Emergency Room: 401.274.1750

Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St, Providence RI  02903
General: 401.444.4000
Emergency Room: 401.444.5411

About Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations

Medical attention is critical so that any injuries (including internal injuries) or infections that may have resulted from the incident can be treated. Any hospital emergency room is able to care for the immediate needs of all victims of sexual assault, including women, men, and transgender individuals; however, whenever possible, victims are encouraged to go to a hospital with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. SANE Programs have specially trained nurses who conduct examinations and collect evidence.

• In Rhode Island, Women & Infants Hospital (101 Dudley St., Providence RI 02905) and Hasbro Children’s Hospital (593 Eddy St, Providence RI 02903) have SANE Programs.
  • There is no charge for sexual assault evidence collection (aka “rape kit”). Individuals do not have to provide health insurance information to the hospital and the hospital cannot refuse treatment.
  • Individuals who do not want their insurance company to be billed should indicate to the hospital receptionist/clerk that they are “self-pay” and do not want to use insurance for the visit.
  • Students and employees are advised to preserve and record evidence, as follows:  do not wash anything (body, hair, clothing), and do not comb hair, change clothes, douche or use the toilet; bring an extra set of clothing to the hospital (or bring the clothing worn at the time of the incident to the hospital in a paper bag); make notes to create a description of the assailant, where the assault occurred, and a description and direction of travel of any vehicle involved.
  • Getting a medical exam does not mean that an individual has to press criminal charges; however, a medical exam will help to preserve evidence if an individual chooses to press charges at some Forensic evidence (aka “rape kit”) can be collected for up to 96 hours (4 days) after an assault.

Confidential resources are confidential by law or by professional standards. These services will not share any identifiable information with the Title IX Coordinator, Public Safety, the police, parents, or anyone else without permission first, except in cases where there is concern of imminent harm to yourself, someone else, or the campus community. Confidential resources at Providence College include the Personal Counseling Center, the Office of the Chaplain, the Student Health Center, the Title IX Campus Advocates, and the Faculty Ombudsman. Confidential support is also available through off-campus resources. Click here for Confidential Resource Contact Information.

These resources, as well as all other College employees, are mandated reporters of sexual misconduct or relationship violence and are obligated to report any incidents they learn of to the Title IX Coordinator. While these resources are not classified as confidential under Title IX, all resources do their best to keep information as private and discrete as possible.

Title IX Coordinator (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
-see here

Office of Public Safety (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
Huxley Avenue Gate
Emergency: 401.865.2222
General: 401.865.2391
Office of Public Safety

Office of the Dean of Students (for Students)
Slavin 201
401.865.1782
Dean of Students Office

Office of Residence Life (for Students)
Slavin 105
24/7 On Call: 401.639.9110
General: 401.865.2392
Office of Residence Life & Housing

Office of Human Resources (for Faculty, Staff)
Harkins 302
401.865.2987
Office of Human Resources

• The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE
• The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence
• Male Survivor: preventing, healing and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence works to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence.
• The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and to promote prevention on college campuses.
• Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness provides education and training for communities to respond effectively to women who are experiencing relationship abuse.
• The Network/La Red: a Boston organization offering information on LGBT domestic violence in English and Spanish.
• The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project provides resources, training and publishes an annual domestic violence report.
• Right to Be (formerly Hollaback!) is a movement to end harassment powered by a network of local activists around the world.